Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The “coronavirus” or “COVID-19” continues to generate concern globally, domestically and locally.  The City of Temecula is integrated into the emergency management functions and oversight of the County of Riverside Emergency Management Department...

Temecula Revive

The City of Temecula announces Temecula Revive, an online resource focusing on the community’s economic recovery in the wake of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION

The City of Temecula invites interested residents to apply for two positions on the Planning Commission. It is expected that appointments to the positions will be made in July 2021 and run through December 31, 2024. The recruitment period is May 1, 2021 &...

Medline Industries Donates 15,000 Mini Hand Sanitizers to the City of Temecula for Distributio

Thanks to the generosity of Medline Industries located in Temecula, CA, the City of Temecula received 15,000 mini hand sanitizers, which will be redistributed to the community via local businesses and organizations.

Businesses located within the City of Te...

City of Temecula Invests in New Ladder Truck

Earlier this week, the City of Temecula unveiled a brand new aerial ladder truck that is 57-feet in length, with a 101-foot ladder, to be housed at Station 73 in the business/industrial area of Temecula. The custom-built new truck replaced a 2003 ladder t...

Temecula City Hall will Reopen to the Public on March 29, 2021

On Monday, March 29, 2021, Temecula City Hall will reopen its doors to the public with regular hours of operation Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm. 

Inside City Hall, the lobby has been reconfigured to align with COVID-19 safety guidance i...

Temecula Establishes Dedicated Policing Team in Old Town

As COVID-19 restrictions loosen, the City of Temecula in partnership with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is implementing enhancements to law enforcement in Old Town Temecula to provide added engagement with business owners, employees, visitors ...

Mayor Unveils 2021 Theme “Temecula Cares”

Happy National Random Acts of Kindness Day! Celebrated annually on February 17th, National Random Acts of Kindness Day calls attention to the simple ways individuals, groups and organizations can make a difference in a life, a community and a nat...

Updated Links to Covid Clinic’s additional COVID-19 Testing Sites in Temecula

Last week the City of Temecula announced the partnership with Covid Clinic, Inc., to provide drive-thru COVID-19 testing at three different City parking lot locations in Temecula.  The initial site, at the Margarita Recreation Center at 29119 Mar...

The City of Temecula partners with Covid Clinic, Inc., to provide additional COVID-19 Testing Sites

In an effort to accommodate local demand for COVID-19 testing, the City of Temecula is partnering with Covid Clinic, Inc., to temporarily provide drive-thru COVID-19 testing to residents at three different City parking lot locations throughout Temecula in...

The City of Temecula partners with Riverside County Public Health to provide Free COVID-19 Testing

In an effort to accommodate local demand for COVID-19 testing, the City of Temecula is partnering with Riverside University Health System-Public Health (RUHS-Public Health) to temporarily provide free walk-up COVID-19 testing to Riverside County residents...

Temecula Valley Lexus Breaks Ground on Luxury Dealership

A brand new Lexus dealership is coming to the City of Temecula. Temecula Valley Lexus started grading on a 54,383 square foot state of the art dealership that will be located on 4.73 acres of land at 42081 DLR Drive. The dealership will include rooftop pa...

Pechanga Pu’éska Mountain Day Observed in Temecula on November 15th Each Year

Since 2012, the City of Temecula has proudly observed “Pechanga Pu’éska Mountain Day” each year on November 15th.  Pechanga Pu’éska Mountain Day was proclaimed a local holiday in the C...

City of Temecula and Temecula Valley Unified School District Partner to Create Free Wi-Fi Gardens

The City of Temecula announces free Wi-Fi access, “Wi-Fi Gardens,” in selected public spaces to help supplement Temecula Valley Unified School District’s efforts to provide students online access to the internet for schoolwor...

City of Temecula Promotes Local Small Businesses with #ShopYourBlock Social Media Campaign

The City of Temecula has kicked off its #ShopYourBlock social media campaign, a visual storyboard featuring Temecula’s economic backbone, which are small businesses.  In an effort to recognize and promote shopping local during these eve...

Effective July 13, 2020, Temecula City Hall to Temporarily Close to Public

Effective Monday, July 13, 2020 at 5pm, Temecula City Hall will close again to the public temporarily.

As the number of confirmed Coronavirus cases rise in Riverside County, along with a rise in ICU/hospitalizations and deaths attributed to COVID-19 region...

City of Temecula’s Position of Mayor will Remain Vacant for Remainder of 2020

On June 23, 2020, the Temecula City Council voted unanimously to leave the position of the Mayor vacant for the remainder of 2020. All City Council Members decided in solidarity that Temecula citizens and businesses deserve their equal and active particip...

City of Temecula Unveils Temporary Expanded Dining/Retail Program with New Parking Lots in Old Town

Shop and dine, outside! To support Temecula businesses impacted by COVID-19, the City of Temecula is offering temporary outdoor expansion opportunities to restaurants and retail establishments to assist in their safe reopening.

As part of this effort, begi...

Student Art Mural in Sam Hicks Monument Park celebrating Juneteenth

The City of Temecula, Community Services Department, Temecula Valley Unified School District, and the Temecula Valley Museum announce a new Student Art Mural in Sam Hicks Monument Park (28300 Mercedes Street).   This temporary public art piece ce...

Best of Show Winner Announced for 2021 Temecula Art & Street Painting Festival

The City of Temecula’s Community Services Department hosted the 2021 Temecula Art & Street Painting Festival – A Hybrid Event on TUE, JUN 1 – SUN, JUN 6, 2021.  The week-long event featured 20 Virtual Art Exhibitors on the Vendor Marketplace o...

Temecula’s Guide to Leisure Activities is Back

  The City of Temecula Community Services Department is proud to announce the Guide to Leisure Activities is back! Staff has carefully planned an exciting variety of classes, programs, events, and activities for the Summer/Fall 2021 Seas...

Temecula Community Services Department Hosts Inaugural Juneteenth Celebration Online

Join the City of Temecula as we celebrate freedom and perseverance with an inaugural Juneteenth Celebration virtually, hosted by the Community Services Department from Saturday, June 19 – Monday, July 19, 2021 at TemeculaCA.gov/Juneteenth.

This fr...

Temecula Community Services Department Hosts 2021 Summer Concerts Series Live and In-Person

Temecula’s Summer Concert Series is back, live and in-person!  This Summer’s Series begins on THU, JUN, 10, 2021 and will run through THU, AUG, 26, 2021.  We have a great line-up of local bands, so please join the City of Temecu...

Temecula Valley Museum unveiled a new Student Art Mural in Sam Hicks Monument Park

 The City of Temecula, Community Services Department, Temecula Valley Unified School District, and the Temecula Valley Museum announce a new, Student Art Mural in Sam Hicks Monument Park (28300 Mercedes Street).  This temporary public ar...

The City of Temecula and the Temecula Valley Museum announce a new exhibit

 TEMECULA, CA - The Temecula Valley Museum is delighted to collaborate with Dorland Mountain Arts Colony to showcase their talented artists in this special exhibition, The Artists of Dorland. This new exhibit opened on FRI, APR ...

Temecula Community Services Department Hosts Bike Month Open House Event on SAT, MAY 15, 2021

Did you know that May is National Bike Month? Established in 1956, and promoted by the League of American Bicyclists, National Bike Month is celebrated in communities from coast to coast, showcasing the many benefits of bicycling, and en...

Artist Applications Now Available for 2021 Temecula Art & Street Painting Festival – A Hybrid Event

The City of Temecula’s Community Services Department is proud to present the 2021 Temecula Art & Street Painting Festival – a hybrid event. This year’s Festival will look a little different than in years past as both a vi...

Spring into Fun with Classes Offered by the City of Temecula’s Community Services Department

Spring has officially sprung, and the City of Temecula’s Community Services Department is pleased to offer a great line-up of Spring class offerings for everyone!  Do not miss out on all the fun.  Check out the list below of our amazing ...

Register Today for Enriching Spring Break Camps

With Spring Break right around the corner, the City of Temecula’s Community Services Department is happy to offer enriching Spring Break Camps to the community.  These fun camps are a great way to get your child involved in safe, carefully-planne...

Temecula’s Community Services Department Presents Step Into Spring 5K Race March 21 through April 4

The City of Temecula presents the first-ever Step Into Spring 5K!  Participants can complete this 5K at their own pace, location, and timeframe from MAR 21 through APR 4, 2021.  It does not matter if your steps are running, walking, or a...

Temecula Teen Zone Offers Tasty Tuesdays Free Cooking Lessons

The City of Temecula’s Teen Zone is excited to present an extension of our popular Tasty Tuesday program!  Join our Teen Zone staff on Zoom for a free cooking lesson every other Tuesday! Participants will to learn how to make delicious recipes an...

City of Temecula Announces Winchester Creek Park’s New Playground Virtual Celebration

TEMECULA, CA - The City of Temecula announces the re-opening of a newly renovated playground at Winchester Creek Park (39950 Margarita Road).   Please join us for the Virtual Re-Opening on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 10:00 am&a...

Temecula Community Services Department Hosts St. Patrick’s Day Virtual Concert

Feeling lucky? Grab your fiddle and get ready to jig, because the City of Temecula is hosting our very first Virtual St. Patrick’s Day Concert featuring Celia & Mulligan Stew, on FRI, MAR 12^th at 7:00 pm premiering on Facebook @TemeculaParksA...

City of Temecula Introduces Temecula Cares: A 21 Day Challenge for a Healthy Body & Mind

With all of the chaos and uncertainty in our world and daily lives, there has never been a better time to refocus on you! The City of Temecula is offering a fun “challenge” to help you and your family engage both physically and mentally in a vari...

Stephen Michael Linen, Jr. Memorial Park’s New Playground Honors Temecula’s First Responders

Temecula’s Community Services Department announces a new playground at Stephen Michael Linen, Jr. Memorial Park (44935 Nighthawk Pass in Redhawk) made possible by our residents’ support of Measure S.  

This newly renovated project honors Temecula’...

Introducing Parent & Me Busy Bags for Fun and Educational Activities Delivered Directly to Your Home

Are you searching for something fun and educational to do with your toddler or preschooler? The City of Temecula Community Services Department is proud to introduce Parent & Me Busy Bags for families looking for enriching activities without the hassle...

Virtual Celebration of American Black History throughout the month of February 2021

The City of Temecula, Temecula Valley Museum & Old Town Temecula Community Theater join our nation as we recognize and celebrate Black Americans' many achievements and contributions to our great country.  You are invited to the month...

City of Temecula Announces Sam Hicks Monument Park’s New Playground Virtual Ceremony

The City of Temecula announces a new playground at Sam Hicks Monument Park (41970 Moreno Road in Old Town Temecula).  Please join us for the Virtual Re-Opening on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 11:00 am @TemeculaParksAndRec on Facebook.

Tem...

Temecula Earns Two Capella Awards of Distinction from the Public Relations Society of America

The Public Relations Society of America – Inland Empire Chapter (PRSA-IE) recognized the City of Temecula Community Services Department with two Capella Awards on Thursday, November 12, 2020, their annual Polaris Awards Ceremony&nbs...

Temecula City Hall will Reopen to the Public on March 29, 2021

On Monday, March 29, 2021, Temecula City Hall will reopen its doors to the public with regular hours of operation Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm. 

Inside City Hall, the lobby has been reconfigured to align with COVID-19 safety guidance i...

The City of Temecula partners with Riverside County Public Health to provide Free COVID-19 Testing

In an effort to accommodate local demand for COVID-19 testing, the City of Temecula is partnering with Riverside University Health System-Public Health (RUHS-Public Health) to temporarily provide free walk-up COVID-19 testing to Riverside County residents...

The City of Temecula partners with Covid Clinic, Inc., to provide additional COVID-19 Testing Sites

In an effort to accommodate local demand for COVID-19 testing, the City of Temecula is partnering with Covid Clinic, Inc., to temporarily provide drive-thru COVID-19 testing to residents at three different City parking lot locations throughout Temecula in...

Effective July 13, 2020, Temecula City Hall to Temporarily Close to Public

Effective Monday, July 13, 2020 at 5pm, Temecula City Hall will close again to the public temporarily.

As the number of confirmed Coronavirus cases rise in Riverside County, along with a rise in ICU/hospitalizations and deaths attributed to COVID-19 region...

Temecula City Hall will Reopen to the Public on March 29, 2021

On Monday, March 29, 2021, Temecula City Hall will reopen its doors to the public with regular hours of operation Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm. 

Inside City Hall, the lobby has been reconfigured to align with COVID-19 safety guidance i...

Updated Links to Covid Clinic’s additional COVID-19 Testing Sites in Temecula

Last week the City of Temecula announced the partnership with Covid Clinic, Inc., to provide drive-thru COVID-19 testing at three different City parking lot locations in Temecula.  The initial site, at the Margarita Recreation Center at 29119 Mar...

The City of Temecula partners with Covid Clinic, Inc., to provide additional COVID-19 Testing Sites

In an effort to accommodate local demand for COVID-19 testing, the City of Temecula is partnering with Covid Clinic, Inc., to temporarily provide drive-thru COVID-19 testing to residents at three different City parking lot locations throughout Temecula in...

The City of Temecula partners with Riverside County Public Health to provide Free COVID-19 Testing

In an effort to accommodate local demand for COVID-19 testing, the City of Temecula is partnering with Riverside University Health System-Public Health (RUHS-Public Health) to temporarily provide free walk-up COVID-19 testing to Riverside County residents...

City of Temecula Awards Local Small Businesses with $500,000 in COVID- 19 Emergency Relief Grants

Checks for the first round of Emergency Relief Grants have been issued and transferred into the hands of Temecula Small Business Owners. This past June, the Temecula City Council approved a half million dollar grant program marketed as Temecula Assist (TA...

Reminder: Eat and Shop Local - Inside or Outside! Temporary Expanded Dining/Retail Program Begins

Shop and dine local, inside or outside! The City of Temecula’s Temporary Expanded Dining/Retail Program, allowing businesses the option to expand outside their establishment begins tomorrow, June 24th. 

The City of Temecula offers busine...

Summer Concert Series

The Summer Concert Series is returning to the stage! Pre-registration will be required for this event.

Each individual participant must be pre-registered to attend. Pods and assigned seating are no longer required.* Registration will open up one week prior...

Juneteenth - Virtual Celebration

Join the City of Temecula as we celebrate freedom and perseverance with an inaugural Juneteenth Celebration virtually, hosted by the Community Services Department from Saturday, June 19 – Monday, July 19, 2021.

This free, virtual experience explo...

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